Original Article

Removal of “Lost” Catheters and Guide Wires Without Operation

Authors: STEPHEN L. GAMMILL, MD, STOVER L. SMITH, MD

Abstract

The authors describe a technic for removing intercaths, which have broken off to become lodged in more distal blood vessels, without operation.

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